Miami Township, Ohio – The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities is the sponsor of this free event at the Miami Township Library located at 5920 Buckwheat Road.
Author: David Miller
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2025 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday
Loveland, Ohio – The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at 12:00 AM on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 14.
In 2024, the holiday from sales tax was expanded to include more items and run for a longer period. Instead of the usual three days, it lasted ten days and was expanded to include a wide range of items up to $500, rather than limited to school supplies.
During the holiday, shoppers will be able to make qualifying purchases both in-store and online without paying state sales tax. The tax exemption does not apply to services or to purchases motor vehicles, watercraft, outboard motors, alcohol, tobacco, vapor products, or any item containing marijuana.
For full details, including eligible items and frequently asked questions, visit the Ohio Department of Taxation’s Sales Tax Holiday page. You can also contact the Department by email or by calling 1-888-405-4039. For those using text telephones (TTY) or adaptive equipment, call 1-800-750-0750 to speak with a representative.
Examples of Tax-Exempt Items
- Electronics: Computers, televisions, and other gadgets
- Clothing: Any apparel items
- Books: All types, including novels and textbooks
- Home Goods: Furniture, kitchenware, and home décor
- Plants: Indoor and outdoor plants
- Sporting Goods: Equipment and apparel for sports
- Food and Beverages: Dine-in food, dietary supplements, and soft drinks
Note: These are just examples. Many other items will also be exempt from sales tax during this period.
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Celebrate Disability Pride and the 35th ADA Anniversary
Cincinnati, Ohio – You can join the Independence Alliance, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, and the Human Services Chamber on Saturday, July 26, to celebrate Disability Pride and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
From 3-8 p.m. at the OTR Stillhouse, they will have: Entertainment from The Screamers (KAA) and DJ Brody Flynn; Panel discussion featuring local disability rights advocates talking about the past, present, and future of accessibility.
There will be interactive exhibits, local resources and giveaways; Food trucks, drinks, and snacks; And open-mic opportunity for anyone to share their thoughts or experiences.
Event Accessibility CART captioning services and ASL interpretation will be provided. They will also have a space for sensory breaks. OTR Stillhouse has accessible restrooms, and Momentum Refresh, a universally designed and fully accessible mobile restroom, will be on-site. Refresh has a wheelchair lift, customizable grab bars, an overhead ceiling hoist, a height-adjustable sink, and adult changing tables. HCDDS is funding Momentum Refresh at a limited number of events in 2025.
If you have other accessibility accommodation requests? Contact Dee Henry, Disability Rights and Advocacy Specialist for Independence Alliance, at dee@independencealliance.org or 513-241-8046.
Event Date/Time:
Saturday, July 26th, 20253:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDTLocation of Event (Web or City, State):
OTR Stillhouse, 2017 Branch Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214Cost of Event:
FreeRegistration Requirement:
Not RequiredFor More Information on This Event:
Sponsoring Organization(s) of Event:
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, Independence Alliance, Human Services ChamberAudience(s):
- Architects/Contractors
- Business
- Employer
- People with Disabilities
- State and Local Government
Topic:
- ADA Anniversary
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Farmers pivot after USDA ends Local Food Purchase Assistance program
In March, The Ohio Association of Foodbanks notified more than 150 farms that supplied Ohio’s food pantries with fresh produce, meat, and dairy that the USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program was ending. The pandemic-era assistance initiative gave local governments federal aid to connect food banks with farms in a 400-mile radius.
Amanda Becker Cincinnati Edition, continued a conversation on how Ohio farmers are handling USDA cuts with Amanda Becker, who has reported on the issue for The 19th.
The program connected food pantries with local producers until it was ended earlier this year.Cincinnati Edition airs every weekday during the noon hour, bringing you all the new and noteworthy reporting from NPR’s Cincinnati affiliate, with a focus on the entire Tri-State metro area in Ohio, Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Covering topics ranging from local and regional government to business and economics, science and technology, the arts, education and health, Cincinnati Edition is a grab bag of the interesting and important things going on around town, with context and analysis from experts, insiders and the investigative reporters from NPR Cincinnati station WVXU’s local beats as well as NPR News.
Share your thoughts with producers by emailing talk@wvxu.org or calling 513-419-7100
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Fair Housing Fact Sheets on Religion & National Origin housing rights
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Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) has released its newly updated Religion & National Origin Fact Sheets, designed to help individuals better understand their rights under the Fair Housing Act. These resources outline how each protected class is safeguarded against housing discrimination and what discrimination can look like in practice.
HOME’s mission is to eliminate unlawful discrimination in housing in the Greater Cincinnati area. HOME advocates and enforces housing regulations for all protected classes and promotes stable, integrated communities.
HOME works with tenants, homeowners, home seekers, and a diverse range of housing-related professionals, companies, and social service agencies, including landlords, realtors, lending institutions, insurance agents, and more.
Serving communities in Butler County, Hamilton County, Warren County and Clermont County.
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2025 Memorial Day Speech by Judge Gary A. Loxley
Loveland, Ohio – On Monday, May 26, the guest speaker at the Loveland Memorial Day ceremony was Judge Gary A. Loxley, a member of the 2021 class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. He was introduced by John Arnold, a member of the Loveland Veterans Committee.
Read more about Judge Loxley…
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Loveland Schools Foundation Introduces new Board members and latest news
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Schools Foundation has announced that Board Member Dan Colletto has accepted the position of Treasurer. They also welcomed Khloe Broelmann and Beth Wexler as new Board Members at Large.
The Foundation has been busy behind the scenes as they continue to look for more opportunities for growth. Their vision is To promote, serve and support the academic, artistic, cultural, scientific and service projects of the Loveland City School District. They do this monetarily through staff grants, scholarships and other programs, but also continue to look for ways to be visible and supportive by participating in school and community events.
Recently Ken Davis and Lynn Mangan, two of their board members, participated in the Loveland Middle School Interview Day. This event was a one-on-one interview process allowing 8th grade students to experience a mock interview.How Your Donations Make an Impact
Most of the Foundation funding goes toward staff grants and scholarships. The Foundation was able to award 36 grants in the 2024-2025 school year. There are pictures on their website where you can see how teachers and students benefit from donated funds awarded to them through Staff Grants.
Senior Scholarships
One of the highlights for the Loveland Schools Foundation is awarding senior scholarships. The Foundation offers several scholarships in partnership with a sponsor. $25,500 in scholarships were given out at the Senior Awards Program held on April 30th.
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Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship ($5,000 each) – Cameran Cook and Ansen Hearn
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Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship ($500 each) – Harrison Hentz and Piper Schaeffer
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“Let Us Never Forget” Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) – Brooke Morris
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Hazel Cole Kendle Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) – Sophia Yurovski
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Hope Squad Scholarship ($500) – Max Carver
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Libby Walker Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) – Alyse Knapschaefer
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Loveland Schools Foundation Member Endowed Scholarship ($1,000) – Sophia Choi
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Robert and Pauline Verkamp Williams Scholarship ($1,000) – Erica Bair
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Smith/Shannon Scholarship ($1,000 each) – Delaney Bair, Alyse Knapschaefer, Mackenzie Liu
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Steven Kenyon Memorial Educators of Integrity Scholarship ($2,000) – Samantha Mason
Their Graduation Assistance program offers financial support to seniors who owe school fees due to unfortunate financial circumstances.
The Foundation has several areas where your talents would be welcome whether in a large scale or small; their core teams are Alumni Engagement, Community Outreach and Fundraising, Communications, and Event Planning. If you are interested in learning how to become more involved with the Foundation, you can find out HERE.
Distinguished Alumni & Distinguished Faculty
Do you know of a Loveland Alumni or Loveland Faculty member who should be a candidate for the Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Faculty awards? This is a lifetime achievement award. Nominations can be made for alumni here and faculty here. Applications are accepted until November 1st. Honorees will be named sometime mid-November with the Award Ceremony taking place in late January or early February.
Gearing Up for Summer
Upcoming summer events are in the works. There will be a fund-raising event at Cappy’s on Saturday, June 21st. Cappy’s will partner with the Foundation by donating $1 for each poured pint throughout the day. The Bagel and Deli Shop food truck will be on-site and will be donating 10% of their proceeds to the Foundation as well.
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Loveland American Legion throws “Great All American Picnic” for Clermont County Board of DD
“Thank you for your service…to our country, to our community, and to Clermont DD!”
Loveland, Ohio – The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities said on FaceBook, “Thank you to the Loveland American Legion for a Great All American Picnic on May 21. Even though we were inside due to the unseasonable weather, the food and fellowship were fantastic. At the end of the event, the Legion and Auxiliary members donated $1,100 to our Activity Fund, which ensures we can continue activities at the Legion throughout the year.”
Photos by Angie Stanton, Emily Kern, Megan Werring, and Lisa Davis.
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City of Loveland’s Free Tree Giveaway
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Loveland, Ohio – Coming soon. The application for the city’s 2025 Free Tree Giveaway will go live May 28th at 9 AM. The giveaway will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Residents can request up to two trees per household via an online reservation system. The link to reserve a tree will go live on May 28. The first 120 people to sign up will receive a free tree. (https://www.lovelandoh.gov/)
Orders will be accepted until all trees are reserved. Trees will be available for pick up in October, and residents are responsible for planting and caring for the trees on their own.
- Trees will be available for pick up in October.
- Trees are approximately 4-6 feet tall.
- Trees come in a 3-gallon container.
- The city will send residents an email confirmation to verify the pick-up location, date, and times.
- The homeowner is responsible for picking up the tree and planting it.
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15 Loveland Seniors Earn Governor’s Merit Scholarship
Loveland, Ohio – These Loveland High School seniors earned a Governor’s Merit Scholarship. Only the top 5% of Ohio high school students are eligible for this scholarship, worth up to $5,000 toward tuition at an Ohio college or university.
- Olivia Bast
- McKenzie Dunlap
- Chloe Finkler
- Luis Garcia Saucedo
- Daniel Gomez Carrillo
- Jacob Hentz
- Alyse Knapschaefer
- Mackenzie Liu
- Carter Lucas
- CJ Margraf
- Isaiah Marx
- Jonas Moore
- Tyler Roberts
- Benjamin Tibbs
- Sophia Yurovski